GARRY PRICE
757-282-9432
Elizabeth City,NC
Summary
Detail-oriented Drywall Installer with 25 years of experience. Skillful leader and with great conflict resolution talents. Proven success in construction and management roles.
Overview
4
4
years of post-secondary education
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Metal Framer/Drywall Mechanic
Chesapeake Drywall And Acoustics
Norfolk, VA
06.2020 - 04.2021
- Prepared work area and materials for each day, including power cords, tools and equipment.
- Finished and trimmed drywall with professional-level quality.
- Measured and marked cutting lines on drywall for lengths, heights and penetrations.
- Applied sealing compound over cracks, holes and nail heads using trowels, broad-knives or spatulas.
Building Machine Operator
Wood Floor Products
Elizabeth City, NC
03.2019 - 06.2020
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
- Set accurate feed rates and trimming protocols to maintain efficient production and meet schedule demands.
- Manually set up machinery and equipment, including lathes and grinders.
Forklift Operator
Coastal Staffing
Elizabeth City, NC
10.2017 - 03.2019
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Removed orders from storage, wrapped and staged for shipments.
- Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability.
- Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment.
First Class Rigger
Colonna Shipyard
Norfolk, VA
08.2017 - 08.2018
- Consistently assumed additional responsibilities and worked extended hours to meet project deadlines.
- Rigged cables and pipes in configurations to support loads and maintain crew safety.
- Rigged for heavy lifts according to blueprint requirements.
- Communicated with equipment operators to accomplish smooth and efficient transports.
Lead Carpenter
West Construction
Norfolk, VA
12.2000 - 06.2017
- Completed precise joining and high-quality finish work by properly anchoring and bracing structures.
- Organized project work by reading blueprints and assessing job specifications to determine optimal plans.
- Engaged customers to help design custom entertainment centers, china cabinets, mantels and kitchen cabinets for residences.
- Planned and executed work with proper tools and materials to maximize productivity.
Rigger
NASSCO
Norfolk, VA
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
Rigger
Venture Dynamics
Norfolk, VA
11.2014 - 01.2015
- Performed duties in accordance with all applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
Rigger
Lyon's Shipyard
Norfolk, VA
12.2011 - 06.2014
- Rigged for heavy lifts according to blueprint requirements.
- Prepared steel components for assembled bent sections and connectors.
- Prepared and erected steel, torque and bolt-up connections.
- Consistently assumed additional responsibilities and worked extended hours to meet project deadlines.
Foreman
Ocean Drywall Inc.
Virginia Beach, VA
01.1996 - 10.2010
- Interacted with employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues effectively.
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
- Reviewed project details to specify correct materials and equipment for job sites.
- Verified completed projects met approved time, quality and cost estimates.
Education
General Education
Bayside High School
Virginia Beach, VA 09.1990 - 06.1994
Skills
Construction best practices
Measuring and material layout
Knowledge of industrial standards
Safety protocol knowledge
Blueprint reading
Critical thinking
Responsible
Customer Service
Maintenance & Repair
Timeline
Metal Framer/Drywall Mechanic
Chesapeake Drywall And Acoustics
06.2020 - 04.2021
Building Machine Operator
Wood Floor Products
03.2019 - 06.2020
Forklift Operator
Coastal Staffing
10.2017 - 03.2019
First Class Rigger
Colonna Shipyard
08.2017 - 08.2018
Rigger
NASSCO
01.2015 - 01.2016
Rigger
Venture Dynamics
11.2014 - 01.2015
Rigger
Lyon's Shipyard
12.2011 - 06.2014
Lead Carpenter
West Construction
12.2000 - 06.2017
Foreman
Ocean Drywall Inc.
01.1996 - 10.2010
General Education
Bayside High School
09.1990 - 06.1994